OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing

OPEN-COLLEGE-NETWORK-NORTHERN-IRELAND

vocational

This core content covers the foundational principles and practices required for hairdressing, including health and safety, client communication, shampooing, conditioning, and basic cutting and styling techniques. Learners develop essential competencies through practical application, ensuring they can deliver professional services safely and effectively in a salon environment.

Objectives

Exam Tips

Pitfalls

Key Terms

Mark Points

What You Need to Demonstrate

Key skills and knowledge for this topic

Award credit for demonstrating a thorough consultation process, including client questioning, hair analysis, and recording of agreed outcomes.
Award credit for correctly performing a shampoo and conditioning service, following manufacturer's instructions and applying appropriate massage techniques.
Award credit for executing basic cutting techniques (e.g., one-length, layering) with precision and control, ensuring an even result.
Award credit for maintaining a safe and hygienic work area throughout practical assessments, including proper use of tools and disposal of waste.

Marking Points

Key points examiners look for in your answers

Award credit for demonstrating a thorough consultation process, including client questioning, hair analysis, and recording of agreed outcomes.
Award credit for correctly performing a shampoo and conditioning service, following manufacturer's instructions and applying appropriate massage techniques.
Award credit for executing basic cutting techniques (e.g., one-length, layering) with precision and control, ensuring an even result.
Award credit for maintaining a safe and hygienic work area throughout practical assessments, including proper use of tools and disposal of waste.

Examiner Tips

Expert advice for maximising your marks

💡For practical assessments, practice client consultation scripts and ensure you document all findings and agreed services clearly.
💡When demonstrating cutting, focus on sectioning and body positioning to maintain even tension and achieve clean lines.
💡Prepare a checklist of health and safety requirements for your workstation before each assessment to avoid missing critical steps.

Common Mistakes

Pitfalls to avoid in your exam answers

Confusing the order of application for shampoo and conditioner, or using incorrect products for specific hair types.
Failing to conduct a thorough client consultation, leading to mismatched expectations and unsatisfactory results.
Applying excessive tension or incorrect angles during cutting, resulting in uneven lines and loss of shape.
Neglecting health and safety procedures, such as not wearing appropriate PPE or failing to clean tools between clients.

Key Terminology

Essential terms to know

Core knowledge

Practical application

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OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing

What You Need to Demonstrate

Marking Points

Examiner Tips

Common Mistakes

Key Terminology

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